Prof. B. Hanumantha Rao obtained his M.Sc. (Gold Medalist) and Ph.D. degree from Andhra University. He is a Senior Professor in the Department Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam with many years of teaching and research experience. Prof. Rao published more than 80 research papers in journals of National and International repute. Several students obtained their Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees under his guidance. He is the Editor of some of the books in Telugu for undergraduate students. He is associated with several National and International Professional bodies.
